CVE-2022-30540
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2022-30540 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow via uninitialized pointer, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow via uninitialized pointer, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hornerautomation | Cscape | < 9.90 |
| Hornerautomation | Cscape | 9.90 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-146-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-146-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-30540?
The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow via uninitialized pointer, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code
How severe is CVE-2022-30540?
CVE-2022-30540 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30540?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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